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Elizabeth Lynne Cheney
Former U.S. Representative (R-WY)
January 6 Committee Vice Chair
Overview
Republican former Congresswoman who served as Vice Chair of the January 6 Select Committee. Daughter of Vice President Dick Cheney. One of only 10 House Republicans to vote for Trump's second impeachment. Lost her seat after being censured by Wyoming GOP for her anti-Trump stance.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Voted to impeach Trump (second impeachment)
Vice Chair of January 6 Committee
Censured by Wyoming GOP
Lost primary to Trump-backed candidate
Called Trump "greatest threat to republic"
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- July 28, 1966
- Birthplace
- Madison, Wisconsin
Education
- •J.D., University of Chicago Law School
- •B.A., Colorado College
Key Timeline
January 2021
Votes to impeach Trump
February 2021
Survives first GOP removal attempt
May 2021
Removed from House GOP leadership
July 2021
Appointed to January 6 Committee
August 2022
Loses primary election